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Healing from the Pandemic: Finding the Silver Lining
I’ve been doing a lot of work lately to focus on healing from the pandemic. I know it’s not over yet, but y’all know I like to get a head start on things. And moving ahead and making plans for the future is part of what helps me feel better in life. I know that about myself.
But I’m being careful not to move ahead too quickly. I recently heard a quote from Dr. Elizabeth Sylvester about how if we aren’t intentional about metabolizing our feelings, they can metastasize. A pattern I learned in my family growing up is to not feel my feelings. I learned that the faster I … Read More
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How to Heal from the Stress of the Pandemic
I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know we aren’t likely to hit herd immunity. And we will likely live with coronavirus indefinitely. But as a school administrator, I can see the light. I feel the 2020-21 school year winding to a close. I feel like the 2021-22 school year will by way more normal than this year. An amazing summer vacation is on its way! And I’m going on a retreat with other vaccinated women in July! So now that I’m not living in a constant state of uncertainty and lack of predictability, I’m thinking about how to heal from the stress … Read More
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Reiki: Have you tried it? What did you think?
I don’t really know what reiki is, but I’ve decided to try it! Here’s the back story:
Last week, I finally made time to do 5 minutes of yoga and another 5 minutes of meditation. It was the first time I had done it in our new house, which means I hadn’t done it since at least mid-November.
At the end of my 10-minute mini-session, I lay prostrate on the ground and burst into tears. It was such a relief to reconnect with my body. I realized I give nearly 100% of my time and energy to my brain.
I believe our bodies are full of wisdom. The body … Read More